GUWAHATI: The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) has been honoured with the prestigious Agri-Tech Excellence Award at the 15th Digital Transformation Conclave & Awards. The award recognizes NEDFi’s excellence in implementing digital transformation in the agricultural ecosystem through its NE-RACE initiative. The NE-RACE platform, launched on July 12, 2024, by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communication & MDoNER, aims to provide market linkage for agricultural and horticultural products from the North Eastern Region.
The platform enables producers, including farmers, self-help groups, and entrepreneurs, to directly showcase their products to prospective buyers, reducing the role of middlemen and fostering trust and long-term business relationships.
The 15th Digital Transformation Conclave & Awards, held at a hotel in Guwahati, celebrated innovative digital solutions transforming critical sectors across India. The event was graced by dignitaries, including Keshab Mahanta, Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management, and Syedain Abbasi, special chief secretary, stated a press release.
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